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English 189 - Spring, 2015
Seminar in Literary Studies
Topic: Literary Censorship
Class Information
Instructor:
Abbott, Don
CRN:
32553
Time:
MW 2:10-3:30
Location:
248 Voorhies
Description
Course Description
Instructor
Dr. Don Abbott
285 Voorhies
752-6097
dpabbott@ucdavis.edu
This course will examine the nature and extent of literary censorship in the United States. We will examine books that have been challenged, suppressed, and banned in the U.S. on political, religious, social, and sexual grounds. The books censored in the U.S. include, for the most part, many of the classics of American and European literature.
Grading
Students will present reports on selected “banned books” in the United States and write one or more papers on aspects of literary censorship in America. Regular attendance and active participation will be expected.
Texts
120 Banned Books: Censorship Histories of World Literature
, Karolides, Bald, & Sova